Jose Vidal
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1969)
Jose Vidal was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1969 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Pilots, a span of 4 seasons. In 88 career games, he hit .164 with 24 hits, 3 home runs, and 10 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/7/2011 in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1966-09-05
- Last Game
- 1969-05-16
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 146 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 46 | .164 | .261 | .260 | .521 | -207 |
Career AVG .164 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career SLG .260 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .521 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 17 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 16 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 37 | 54 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | .167 | .236 (-30%) | .298 (-34%) | .340 (-18%) | .638 (-26%) | -207.4 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 18 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 88 | 146 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 46 | .164 | — | — | — | — | -207 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 58 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 3 | .172 |
| Away | 43 | 88 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 7 | .159 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-05-16 | MIL | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-05-14 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-05-12 | MIL | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-05-10 | MIL | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-05-06 | MIL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-05-04 | MIL | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-05-02 | MIL | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-05-01 | MIL | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-04-30 | MIL | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969-04-27 | MIL | OAK | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 27 |
Jose Vidal: the record in brief
Jose Vidal played a first major league game on September 5, 1966 and a last one on May 16, 1969. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1966 through 1968) and the Seattle Pilots (1969). Vidal played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 3, 1940, in Batey Lechuga, El Seibo, D.R. and a listed size of 6'0" and 190 pounds. Vidal's death is recorded on January 7, 2011, in La Romana, La Romana, D.R.
Vidal finished with 24 hits from 146 at bats in 88 games, which works out to .164, plus 3 homers and 10 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .261 and .260 give Vidal a career OPS of .521. Measured against the leagues Vidal played in, the .164 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 32.7% below the league. The OPS comparison is .521 to a league .671, 22.3% below average. Vidal collected a career-high 9 hits in 1968. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .167 in 1968, did not top the league's .236.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Vidal
- What years did Jose Vidal play?
- Jose Vidal played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1969.
- Was Jose Vidal a pitcher?
- No. Jose Vidal was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jose Vidal hit?
- Jose Vidal hit 3 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Jose Vidal play for?
- Jose Vidal played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1966–1968) and the Seattle Pilots (1969).
- What were Jose Vidal's career stats?
- In 88 games, Jose Vidal had 24 hits, 3 home runs, 10 RBI, 20 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .164 batting average.
- What position did Jose Vidal play?
- Jose Vidal played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Vidal and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Vidal was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Vidal hit each season?
- Jose Vidal's home runs by season: 0 in 1966, 0 in 1967, 2 in 1968, and 1 in 1969. His most in one season was 2, in 1968.
- What was Jose Vidal's career batting average?
- Jose Vidal batted .164 over his career, with 24 hits in 146 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Vidal have?
- Jose Vidal drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Vidal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Vidal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.